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Sebastian Rogers: Missing teen's dad has renewed faith in investigation

On Sebastian Rogers' 16th birthday, the missing Sumner County boy's father said a recent meeting with law enforcement has restored his confidence in their case.

Amazon offering $25 flights for Prime members — but only for one eligible group

The deal, which runs through Friday, aims to offer 1,000 bookings per day for a total of 5,000 $25 fares.

Gas prices drop to lowest in 3 years, AAA says

Good news for the millions of drivers on American roads: gas prices are falling. The national average for a gallon of gas has hit a three-year low, the American Automobile Association (AAA) recently announced.

Check your junk mail: Some affected by the Equifax data breach to get more money

Roughly 147.9 million Americans were affected by the breach, which compromised users’ names, Social Security numbers, birthdays, driver’s license numbers.

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for intel chief, faces questions on Capitol Hill amid Syria fallout

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, is making her case on Capitol Hill.

Lara Trump stepping down from RNC amid Senate speculation

Lara Trump is stepping down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) as she considers replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R), whom her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, picked to be secretary of State.

Biden creates Native American boarding school national monument to mark era of forced assimilation

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden designated a national monument at a former Native American boarding school in Pennsylvania on Monday to honor the resilience of Indigenous tribes whose children were forced to attend the school and hundreds of similar abusive institutions.

A gang leader in Haiti is accused of massacring older people to avenge his son's death

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A gang leader who controls a key port in Haiti's capital is accused of massacring older people and Vodou religious leaders in his community to avenge his son's death, according to the government and human rights organizations that estimate more than 100 were killed.

Dodgers reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources say

DALLAS (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $17 million, one-year contract to add outfielder Michael Conforto and a $22 million, two-year deal to retain right-hander Blake Treinen, people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Colorado woman to deliver clean water filters to African villages

What began with just the filters has evolved, every trip back, with more things like mosquito nets, tarps and now solar-powered lanterns.

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Trump names several picks for State Department roles

In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of State Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.).

How to watch 'Monday Night Football' in 'The Simpsons' universe

The prime-time matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will also take place at Springfield’s Atoms Stadium as part of “The Simpsons Funday Football” alternate broadcast.

Cracker Barrel 'refused service' to students with disabilities, Maryland school says

Cracker Barrel has issued an apology after a Maryland school district said a group of students with disabilities was denied service at one of the chain's restaurants.

Petition urges food allergy measures after Disney influencer's death

The petition calls on California lawmakers to institute new laws, including: a law that would make EpiPens a mandatory part of the emergency supplies at all restaurants or venues that serve food.

Walz says he was 'a little surprised' by election loss

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, reflected on the Democratic Party's loss in the presidential election, saying he was "a little surprised" by the outcome.

Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omission

College football's conference shakeup left concerns about two super conferences dominating the playoff field. They weren't totally unfounded or 100% borne out. The Big Ten, not the Southeastern Conference, was the biggest winner Sunday. The ACC scored, too.

Ohio bill would require high-demand liquor bottles to be opened when sold

The bill aims to combat "flippers" who quickly buy up the limited supply of highly sought-after spirits in Ohio to illegally resell them on a secondary market for significantly more than what they paid.

Supreme Court turns away challenge to Hawaii handgun license law

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a defendant’s Second Amendment challenge to Hawaii laws that make it a crime to carry handguns or ammunition in public without a license.

US strikes dozens of ISIS camps and operatives in Syria amid Assad's downfall

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Sunday it conducted air strikes against ISIS targets and operatives in Syria amid the downfall of Bashar Assad's regime.

Petition urges food allergy measures after Disney influencer's death

A Change.org petition calling on more food allergy measures in California has been launched after influencer Dominique Brown passed away after experiencing an allergic reaction to holiday food served at an event in Los Angeles.

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UnitedHealthcare CEO was likely killed with a ghost gun that can be made at home

WASHINGTON (AP) — The brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was likely carried out with a ghost gun, one of the nearly untraceable weapons that can be made a home, police said Monday.

WATCH: Duck rescued from lake after getting tangled in fishing line, lure

Colorado deputies are asking people to correctly dispose of fishing lines and hooks after authorities waded through cold waters to rescue a tangled young bird.

USDA requires bulk testing of raw milk supply for bird flu virus

The nation’s milk supply must be tested for the bird flu virus H5N1 under a new order announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – here's why.

Officials release bodycam video of police shooting that killed 15-year-old Ohio boy

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The mayor and police chief in an Ohio city where a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot by police on Thanksgiving night said bodycam video of the shooting raises questions that must be addressed. The boy's family said Friday that they want answers, too.

Tren de Aragua fugitive arrested in Tennessee

Tren de Aragua member Luis Alejandro Ruiz Godoy was arrested on a litany of charges including terrorism and human trafficking, per Interpol.

Judge upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions, saying a diverse military is stronger

BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy can continue considering race in its admissions process, finding that military cohesion and other national security factors mean the school should not be subjected to the same standards as civilian universities.

Trump’s vow to end birthright citizenship could face legal challenges, GOP skeptics

President-elect Trump has doubled down on his vow to end birthright citizenship, a task that would likely face legal challenges as well as skepticism from within his own party. For starters, the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to those born in the U.S.

Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home for many

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Just off a state highway in New Jersey, one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States appears unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard.

Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Ukrainian man who embarked on a perilous journey fleeing his war-torn country into Romania was rescued from a deep mountain ravine in subzero temperatures with an unlikely companion: his months-old kitten named Peach.

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — About 87,000 people were being evacuated in a central Philippine region Tuesday a day after a volcano briefly erupted with a towering ash plume and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its western slopes.